Barkhorn1x

Hiram: An easier solution is to just go to E-bay and pick up, say, a Voodoo5 for about $50.00. This will solve all of your problems. Really, a Banshee is VERY old tech. (a V5 is not exactly new either - but it does look good). Regards, Barkhorn.

JasonC: Where can I find these "green books". Thanks, Barkhorn.

Anyone know where I can find a site w/ up-to-date screenies (those w/ all the best mods)?? Thanks, Barkhorn.

Dirt; 1. Word for word in quotes w/ a cite = solid historical reserch 2. Word for word W/O quotes and NO cite = plagerism which can be interpreted as sloppiness at best or out and out stealing at worst. Regards, Barkhorn.

I'm sorry Pak40 but Ambrose' obsessive focus on the "small picture" and his lack of footnotes or even endnotes disqualify him from, IMO, being considered as a serious historian, no matter his credentials. His plagerism was probably due to (ironically) his popularity and the pressure to publish more product. He is fast becoming the Stephen King of WWII literature. Keegan is running a close second here I believe. I did enjoy his "Six Armies in Normandy" as a bit of light reading - his presentation was interesting - but it is not comparable to say, Carlo De'Este's "Decision in Normandy" as a detailed or scholarly work. The book "Closing w/ the Enemy..." is excellent as is "Eisenhower's Leutenants(sp?)" - you can read my review of the latter book on Amazon.com - it's the second one under the name A Reader from FL (I don't know where my name got to - I am registered ). PS; Ignore the 3rd review - the guys a hack. Regards, Barkhorn. [ March 07, 2002, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Barkhorn1x ]

Err Mr. Dorosh; While I agree w/ your assessment of Ambrose I had to laugh about your "serious British author" statement. Far too many English military "historians" fall into the "pop" camp and their extreme Anglocentrism does nothing to help the situation either. Regards, Barkhorn.

Thanks for the feedback Commisar. That DeanCo's website has some good stuff to be sure. Regards, Barkhorn.

Thanks Andrew - I finally found it this morning. I should have the full version in my hands by Thursday. That means it is gonna be a great weekend. Anyone know where you can download ASL maps in CM format?? I looked on Google and all I cam up w/ was a busted link. Regards, Barkhorn.

Thanks all for the responses. Actor - I will get back to you in a week or 2 once I have some real experience. Regards, Barkhorn.

Ski; Yes you did - and yes I did!! Barkhorn.

Thanks - got 'em already. Barkhorn.

Thanks guys, I've already downloaded a ton of stuff in anticipation - can't wait. Regards, Barkhorn.

Ol eye; Didn't have to go to single chip - went to 2xFSAA instead - it was set to fastest after all - and that cured the problem. BTW, I am using the x3dfx beta drivers version 1.04.01 w/ no issues. You can ge them here at; http://www.x3dfx.com/ One final issue/question - when I exit the game I get a horizontal bar about 2 inches wide of darker shading moving from left to right across my screen. Ever seen this?? And if so, does it mean anything?? Thanks, Barkhorn. [ March 01, 2002, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: Barkhorn1x ]

OK - I'm hooked and am ordering today. One request - I saw US tankers wearing jackets w/ the tank division patch in a screenshot over at CM HQ. Is this implemented in the full game or a mod.? If a mod - where can I download. Now the waiting begins... Barkhorn.

Am working w/ the demo. Can anyone provide me w/ a link to a Hot Key list?? Thanks, Barkhorn.

Err... It occurs to me that I KNOW the card is set to 2 FSAA in OpenGL. I have no idea what it is set for in DirectX - which CM runs in - right?? Well, I just did a search on Voodoo5 topics in the Tech forum and got some tips. I'll do some testing tonight. Regards, Barkhorn.

I fired up the demo and cannot see the in-game text - all white blocks. I read in the troubleshooting guide that I needed to set FSAA to anything but default. Well, mine is set at 2 FSAA. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Barkhorn.

Thanks for all the replies guys - I will get into the demo this weekend and probably order next week. Truth is I have already visited the Scenario Depo site and Der Kessel and have downloaded some stuff. And I did find many familiar ASL scenarios. I will tell you all how the demo goes. Hakko - Barkhorn is my nic - after the 2nd highest scoring Luftwaffe ace - I fly sims too. Regards, Barkhorn.

I am a total newbie and in the midst of downloading the demo. I have played ASL for many years and am intrigued by what CMBO has to offer. Some questions; 1. Are there add-on demo scenarios? 2. Assuming I go ahead and order the full game, what 3rd party mods are "must have"?? 3. What else is important that I need to know? System specs; AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz CPU 256 mb PC133 SDRAM Soyo Socket “A” motherboard (SY-K7VTA- Via KT-133 chipset 52x speed CD ROM drive Voodoo 5 5500 AGP card w/ Wicked GL driver SoundBlaster 128 Voice sound card Thanks all for your patience, Barkhorn.